Disability Resource Center (DRC) - Independent Living Center

Address: 625 Highway 231
Panama City, FL 32405
Contact Phone: (850) 769-6890
Fax: (850) 769-6891
Website: http://www.drcpc.org
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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Nearby Assistance Programs

CCCS OF WEST FL Housing Counseling Agency	625 Highway 231 PANAMA CITY, FL 32405-4704 | 0 mile away	850-314-9888
Panama City Housing Authority	804 E 15th Street Panama City, FL 32405 | 0.6 mile away	(850)769-2358
BASIC NWFL Inc. HIV/AIDS Organization	432 Magnolia Ave Panama City, FL 32401 | 1.8 miles away	850-785-1088
The Salvation Army Panama City Charitable Organization	1824 W. 15th St. Panama City, FL 32401 | 2.2 miles away	850-769-5259
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida - Panama City Regional Office Non-Profit Organization	3128 E. 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401 | 2.2 miles away	850-763-0475
Bay County Council on Aging, Inc. Community Action Agency	1116 Frankford Ave. Panama City, FL 32401 | 2.5 miles away	850-769-3468
Springfield Housing Authority	3806 E 8th Street Panama City, FL 32401 | 2.8 miles away	(850)769-1596
CITY OF PANAMA CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Housing Counseling Agency	2629 W. 10th Street PANAMA CITY, FL 32401-1408 | 3 miles away	850-872-7230
Beach Care Services Non-Profit Organization	6816 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 | 7.3 miles away	850-235-3002

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